Posted by Meri-Tuuli on March 6, 2006, at 4:53:49
In reply to Re: sugar cravings, posted by mattw84 on March 5, 2006, at 22:55:38
Hey there, Jess!
Well there are studies showing that sugar cravings are related to a definicity in chronium. I would recommend supplementing for this mineral along with a good vitamin/mineral supplement - try chromium polynicotinate 200µg. I do, and I think it does help. Google/pubmed it if you're unsure.
Do you also try and eat low GI foods? I try and start the day with porriage - I think American's call it oatmeal. It gives you a long slow energy release - which is much better than an instant fix of something sweet. Also, if they are really bad, I would try and stay away from sweet things altogether as it might be that you have insulin sensitivities. Sugar has been compared to a drug.
Do you have atypical depression? Overeating is a symptom.
But I know what you mean - I'm exactly the same - I can't have just one, I can't stop, I'll have the whole packet!! So I just try to avoid buying sweet things. And if I do, I'll only buy one, so there isn't the tempation lying around the house..... I have a feeling it might be something to do with dopamine reward receptors - maybe they're not as sensitive as they should be or something. I was on zyban/wellbutrin, which acts on dopamine, and I noticed that I could resist tempation on that (I could say no to cake!!!!!) which is obviously why its used for smoking cessation.
But the bottom line is really try and stay away from sugary things. And exercise.
Kind regards
Meri
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